With the technological advances, new materials and products have come up that are cheaper and easier to produce and this includes plastic Plumbing Fittings. These fittings have now become a standard in both residential and commercial plumbing projects because they are readily available and easy to install.
No threaded fittings
No threaded fittings are standard for PVC plumbing in the US. They come in a range of sizes and shapes, for instance, basic connectors, S-bends, L-joints, U-joints, p-traps, reducers, and caps. They are usually designed to fit different types of pipes in different settings irrespective of whether you are using 2-inch sink fittings or 8-inch drain pipes. For non-threaded PVC Plumbing fittings to work efficiently, they must be glued to the PVC pipes using primer and glue.
Threaded fittings
Threaded fittings are the modernized versions of customary PVC fittings. They do not rely on glue and primer; instead, they work as stand-alone joints, reducers, and caps. A plumber’s tape can be used to cover the threads of these fittings. However, they are intended to be watertight when screwed together.
Flexible fittings
Flexible PVC Pipe Fittings have been designed to replace devices such as P-straps used underneath the toilet tank and sinks inlet connectors. They have threaded fittings and gaskets on every end and they are made using a flexible plastic or combination of plastic and wires for additional support. Flexible fittings have substituted the more difficult-to-install pipe fittings. They enable easy and quick remodels for things such as washers, sink drains, tub plumbing, and dryer hookups.
Plastic fittings are popular because they are highly durable with an expected lifespan of about 100 years. In addition, they are highly resistant to bacterial buildup, corrosion, and other maintenance problems. For a successful plumbing project, you need to choose the right PVC fittings for the job.
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